28 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
1
Community events include the Murphy Dansing Academy hosting a dancing series at the Community Building and a carmel program by a local teacher list. Attendees include families from Peoria Elmwood and Pitcburg with multiple named residents and veterans noted in a broad social notice.
The article notes a district festival in January inviting various acts to enter. Competent judges will rate submissions and those earning A ratings will participate in a later district event.
A meeting of Peerna Goumy Service Company and Mid Stave Begpry Company will be held at the Amerseee Legion Ball Monroe St at 1 o'clock a.m. on Thursday January 4 for the election of four directors to serve a three year term and for other business as may come before the meeting. Refreshments served. advance reservations required. entertainment provided by Station WLS Chicago.
An adult sewing class starts in January focusing on the Benson method and children's clothing. Materials listed include sewing equipment and wheel for tracing. patterns 5617 and beginner supplies recommended. partial rent terms noted.
The event featured a chorus led by J. FP. Ailes and Ge Oth, a sixth grade pageant, and a festive display where Sesta Claus toppled the big Grepiece amid cheering. Local families from Walliamafield and Laera attended, sharing in treats and a crowning of local youths.
An evening program at the high school auditorium was postponed from January 4. Tickets cost 60 cents for adults and 35 cents for students. Attendees included Mrs Leonard Port and local residents from Peoria Evansville Meilise Chicago and other areas.
Don Greenfield places in a corn growing contest with 34th place and 123 average yield noted. The field was prepped in spring with alfalfa underneath and prosphase coverage. A school calendar fragment lists January events and FFA activities.
The Dewsore at Dahnda and many neighbors hosted gatherings with extended families and friends. Residents from Peoria to Dest Jerrare attended festive home visits, sharing meals and mutual greetings as part of a busy holiday weekend.
Mrs. Wm. C. Johnson of Pear, aged 86, died at Downe Praday. Survived by husband William, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews. Services held at Lushean Church and Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria with burial at the Lutheran cemetery.
A local committee led by Ed Catton and Virginia Beebe discussed veteran hospital needs and auxiliary support. Guests included Gen. Kareed at the June gathering with attendance by the Ketch Cass family and others in the community.
Wranda Reinhart pledges support for E Friends to aid Castle and Giles during illness. Fundraising and nonprofit involvement indicate community response as families seek treatment and relief. Local groups rally around affected residents amid health challenges.
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